Polyana Mendes Maia

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Dr. Polyana Mendes Maia is a leading voice in the intersection of surgical innovation and bioethics, with her work critically examining the moral and ethical dimensions of emerging medical technologies. Her primary research areas center on the bioethical implications of robotic surgery, a field in which she has made foundational contributions by systematically mapping the ethical challenges posed by automation in the operating room. Her most cited paper, "ROBOTIC SURGERY: BIOETHICAL ASPECTS" (2016), with 36 citations, provides a seminal review of the ethical landscape—from patient autonomy and informed consent to the redistribution of responsibility between surgeon and machine. This work has become a key reference for clinicians, policymakers, and ethicists navigating the rapid integration of robotics into surgical practice. Dr. Maia’s scholarship is notable for its clarity and foresight, bridging technical innovation with humanistic concern. Her research continues to shape how the medical community approaches the ethical governance of surgical robotics, ensuring that progress does not outpace principled reflection.